Bill > S01567

This bill requires police officers across New York state to attend annual diversity training seminars, with comprehensive guidelines for implementation. The legislation, known as the "law enforcement diversity and conflict mitigation training act," mandates that the state police superintendent develop and maintain written policies requiring all state police officers and supervisors to participate in annual diversity seminars covering topics such as race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religion, age, and disability. The training will be conducted by non-police professionals with expertise in implicit bias, anger management, and diversity training, and at least one law enforcement official must be present to emphasize the importance of conflict reduction and safety procedures. Municipal police departments and sheriff's offices are also required to establish similar annual diversity training programs, with each officer mandated to attend a seminar yearly. The seminars will be funded through seized asset funds and grants from the state division of criminal justice services, with implementation set to begin no later than January 1, 2026. The bill aims to promote greater understanding, sensitivity, and effective communication among law enforcement personnel across different demographic groups.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S1567